A same sex couple has taken to Facebook in a bid to find a sperm donor.

Ashleigh Habgood and Alley Williams of New Zealand posted a status on Sunday expressing their desire to start a family.

The couple, who were married in January this year, wrote a lengthy Facebook status that detailed their 'dream' sperm donor who they said must be intelligent with 'a kind heart' and no desire to be a dad.

Feeling clucky: Ashleigh Habgood and Alley Williams of New Zealand are looking for a sperm donor on Facebook

'You don't want to be a dad. You just want to be a cool dude that helped us out,' they wrote in the post, which is visible to the public.

'We are keen to find a donor with the same core values as us, and someone who is interested in being present (even if just on birthdays) in the baby's life.

'You have a clear medical history. Ideally no diabetes, heart conditions or other genetic conditions.